@article {45860,
	title = {Hydrogel-derived soft materials for biomimetic and energy-related functions},
	journal = {Australian Journal of Chemistry},
	volume = {69},
	year = {2016},
	month = {AUG},
	pages = {2-7},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {Supramolecular assembly of molecules leading to gelation of large amount of solvents is always a fascinating topic of research. In the very recent past, the exciting developments have marked hydrogels as intriguing materials with excellent features. Hydrogel scaffolds enable the accommodation of organic and/or inorganic guest materials to deliver diverse applications. Hydrogels have been exploited to generate soft materials with mechanical anisotropy, tunable rigidity, self-healing properties, as well as photocatalytic capabilities towards H2 production. Remarkably, the combination of a photocatalyst and a light-harvesting system in the gel matrix provides a unique means to photocatalytic H2 production. The biomimetic applications of hydrogels have also generated much attraction due to their potential demonstrations. The diverse applications underline the significance of such a soft gel medium to reach the final goal. Herein, important reports pertaining to the use of hydrogels as an effective way to generate advanced materials for biomimetic and energy-related issues are discussed. },
	doi = {10.1071/CH15304},
	author = {Goudappagouda, and Wakchaure, V. C. and Ranjeesh, K. C. and Babu, S. S.}
}
